Interesting Facts About Those Pearly Whites

Oral care should be a vital part of your daily routine. From brushing twice each day to flossing at least once per day, there are a number of ways to improve your teeth. Once adult teeth come in, this is the only set you will have - our goal is to help them last a lifetime. Whether you're having dental issues or simple want to schedule a routine check up, the best dentist in Springfield, MO is here for you! We want to help you achieve your oral care goals! In the mean time, check out these fun facts about teeth, provided below by Access Dental and Dentures.

1) Humans only have 2 sets of teeth in their lifetime... baby teeth and permanent teeth.

2) 38.5 days is how long the average person spends brushing their teeth over an entire lifetime.

3) Oral health is linked to a number of other diseases, like heart disease.

4) Milk can help a tooth last longer, should it get knocked out

5) 25,000 quarts of saliva is produced in your mouth over a lifetime - two swimming pools can be filled with that amount!

6) Incisors, canine, premolars, and molars are all the types of teeth found in the human mouth. These different kinds help us cut, tear, and grind food.

7) Sets of teeth are like fingerprints, no two people have the same.

8) 1/3 of the tooth surface is underneath your gums - that's why it's especially important to floss below the gum line!

9) Milk teeth or baby teeth will start to form before a child is even born.

10) The enamel coating is the hardest surface in the entire body and helps to protect your pearly whites.

11) 40% of your tooth surface is missed, if you don't floss.

12) If 3+ glasses of soda are consumed each day, an individual will have 62% more tooth decay.

13) Dental plaque  has over 300 types of bacteria.

14) Tree twigs were used as the first toothbrushes. The tips were chewed up to spread out the fibers and used to clean the teeth.

15) A single can of soda can contain about 10-12 teaspoons of sugar!

Hopefully you've learned some fun facts about your pearly whites in today's blog! While oral care is a serious subject, we like to make it FUN too. If you're looking for a great place to help with your oral care needs, Access Dental & Dentures is the place for you! From routine check ups to dental emergency care, our dental office in southern Missouri provides quality care, from quality people!

We want to be your dentist because your family deserves a great smile!

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